Renewable Energy Lawyer (Remote)

Axiom; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Axiom is seeking a Renewable Energy Lawyer in Houston to guide global energy clients through project development, financing, regulatory compliance, and end-to-end transactions in the renewable energy sector.

The role requires strong expertise in U.S. federal and state energy laws, experience with PPAs, land rights for wind/solar, and financing structures. Join a dynamic team delivering sophisticated legal talent and technology-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Active bar license in the state you reside.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience practicing law with a focus on renewable energy.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state laws and regulations governing the renewable energy industry (FERC, PURPA, ITC, PTC).
• Utilities experience preferred.
• Experience handling end-to-end renewable energy projects and financing deals.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on development, financing, and implementation of renewable energy projects, including negotiating project agreements, permits, and leases.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance matters related to renewable energy projects, including environmental regulations, zoning laws, and permitting requirements.
• Assist clients in structuring and negotiating renewable energy transactions, such as PPAs, project acquisitions, and financing arrangements.
• Structure, draft, review and negotiate tax equity and debt financing documentation, including portfolio financing structures.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Project development

Communication

Education

Active bar license in the state of residence

Job description

Join Our Team as a Renewable Energy Lawyer at Axiom

We are currently seekingRenewable Energy Lawyers to work with our global energy clients. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in renewable energy law, with expertise in advising clients on project development, financing, regulatory compliance, and transactions in the renewable energy sector. This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel and support to clients on the development, financing, and implementation of renewable energy projects, including negotiating project agreements, permits, and leases.

• Advise clients on regulatory compliance matters related to renewable energy projects, including environmental regulations, zoning laws, and permitting requirements.

• Assist clients in structuring and negotiating renewable energy transactions, such as power purchase agreements (PPAs), project acquisitions, and financing arrangements.

• Structure, draft, review and effectively negotiate tax equity and debt financing documentation, including portfolio financing structures with multiple projects being funded under the same construction debt, back-leverage debt, and tax equity partnership documents.

Qualifications:

• Active bar license in the state in which you reside.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on renewable energy, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department setting.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state laws and regulations governing the renewable energy industry, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA), Investment Tax Credit (ITC), and Production Tax Credit (PTC).

• Utilities experience preferred.
• Experience working start to finish with renewable energy projects, securing the rights to the land for wind farms/solar farms, and negotiating financing deals start to finish for EPC development.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience advising clients on a variety of renewable energy technologies and projects, including utility-scale and distributed generation projects, including solar and battery storage.

• Familiarity with financing structures and mechanisms for renewable energy projects, such as tax equity financing, project finance, and structured finance.

• Project finance/management experience with utility companies

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills, with the ability to effectively advise clients and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Compensation:

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom:

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent and cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best inclass alterative legal services.

Diversityis core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.